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Shri Yamai Devasthan

Kanhersar, Khed

The sacred seat of Yamai Devi, linked to the story of Goddess Renuka, who was pleased by the penance of Saint Kanhuraj Maharaj.

The main entrance gate of the Yamai Devi temple at Kanhersar

|| Shri Yamai Mata Prasanna ||

|| सर्वमंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके || शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणि नमोस्तुते ||

Darshan of Shri Yamai Devi

Yamai Devi

How did the Goddess Yamai appear at Kanhersar?

Goddess Renuka was pleased by the penance of Saint Kanhuraj Maharaj of Kendur, Shirur. While he was immersed in samadhi, the Goddess appeared and gave her blessings.

“May your darshan be with me forever” — this was the wish Kanhuraj Maharaj expressed.

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The colourful entrance gate of Shri Yamai Devasthan

Shree Yamai Mata Festivals

This year’s festivals — 2026

  • Navaratra festival

    Upcoming
  • Dasara (Vijayadashami)

    Upcoming

Annual Purnima festivals

  • Paush Purnima
  • Magh Purnima
  • Chaitra Purnima

These festivals are celebrated every year; the date differs each year. Festival dates are fixed by the Devasthan Trust each year; please confirm before you visit.

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A few photographs of the temple, its spire and carvings.

  • The temple entrance gate
  • The temple spire
  • Sculpture on the temple
  • The temple tower
  • Equestrian sculpture on the temple
  • Shri Yamai Devi — floral decoration

Plan Your Visit

Address and contact

Address
Shri Yamai Devasthan, Kanhersar, Khed, Rajgurunagar – 410505, Maharashtra.
Mobile
7028310934 Contact hours: 9 am to 6 pm

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